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Everything for searching on the ground
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- Printable search poster with QR code
- Your own search page where finders report sightings
- Sightings straight to your inbox
- Personal dashboard and search tips
How PawAlarm helps in Albuquerque
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Albuquerque — not your friends list. A neighbour two streets over, or someone passing through from the next town, is the person most likely to notice your cat.
≈ 470,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedQuincy
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedNele
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedRogue
Found after 4 days and 16 hours
ReunitedSierra
Found after 4 days
ReunitedTapsi
Found after 3 days and 19 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Albuquerque
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
What you get
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.Free
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.Free
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.Professional
- Private detective: shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyWe report your pet to shelters, vets, registries and Facebook groups nearby.Professional
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First steps if you lose your cat in Albuquerque
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Albuquerque?
PawAlarm turns your missing-pet report into a search alert on Facebook and Instagram. It is shown to the people who live and get around near the spot where your cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Albuquerque, that's about 18,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Albuquerque?
Alerts in Albuquerque start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Albuquerque: 1 mi reaches about 18,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 45,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 120,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Albuquerque for free?
Yes. A printable search poster with a QR code, your own search page where finders report sightings, sightings straight to your inbox and a personal dashboard with search tips are all free. You only pay for reach: the alert on Facebook and Instagram around Albuquerque – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Albuquerque?
For Albuquerque, we list Animal Humane New Mexico. Address: 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Phone: (505) 255-5523. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does Albuquerque Animal Welfare hold a stray before it can be adopted?
Strays handed in to Albuquerque Animal Welfare with no microchip or tags are held for 3 days and become available for adoption on the 4th day. Strays with identification are held for 6 days and become available on the 7th day. Animals under 12 weeks may be held for shorter or longer periods. Reclaim fees vary with spay/neuter, vaccination and licensing status and the number of days in the shelter.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do I need a city license for my dog or cat in Albuquerque?
No. Albuquerque residents are no longer required to get a city pet license, but dogs and cats must still be vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered. The Eastside and Westside Animal Welfare locations microchip pets for $15 during business hours, and the chip is free for seniors 65 and over or qualified low-income owners.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Albuquerque — who takes it in?
Found animals in Albuquerque are handled by Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department. Phone: 311 / (505) 768-2000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Albuquerque: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 18,000 people within 1 mi of Albuquerque – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
